Even the best-laid diet plans can be derailed by a Thanksgiving feast—and who can say no to their mom’s mashed potatoes or aunt’s pumpkin pie? But just because we’re allowing ourselves to indulge in some of our favorite holiday foods doesn’t mean we’re powerless against the pull of over-indulgence—and in fact, there are a few […]

Oh, hell! As if you needed another reason to avoid rats in NYC, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a fungus in the city’s rats that exacerbates food allergies. The study authors note that there is a high prevalence of human asthma in NYC neighborhoods with an abundance of rat sightings, suggesting that all […]

A popular Thanksgiving side dish served in millions of homes each year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are so jealous of our delicious holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment to turkey, contains two ingredients that are off-limits in many developed countries. […]

Airplanes can be some of the loudest and most uncomfortable places to try to get some sleep, but there’s a game-changing trick that can have you flying in dreamland in no time – even from 30,000 feet . Called the “alpha bridge method”, the technique is thought to have been originally developed by the US […]

No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into party mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It is possible to enjoy a pleasant vacation without feeling overwhelmed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start Thanksgiving off with a filling salad. Eating […]

Naming your child is no longer child’s play. As the world prepares to welcome Gen Beta in 2025, the competition to give newborns names that set them apart — or even put them on the path to becoming billionaires — is hotter than ever, driving some parents into a frenzy hire expensive consultants to make […]